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Mr. David K. Baker
U.S. Department cif the Army
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Dear Mr. Baker:
Eastern Federal Lands
Highway Division
AUG 2 9 1996
21400 Ridgetop Circle
Sterling, VA 20166-6511
Refer To: HPC-15
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In cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service (FS) and the North Carolina Department of
Transportation, the Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD), of the Federal
Highway Administration (FOWA), is currently preparing plans for a bridge replacement
in the Nantahala National rorest. The proposed work is for the replacement of two
existing bridges on Forest Highway 58 (State Route 1756), over Sols Creek and
Charley Creek. The Sols Creek and Charley Creek bridges are located approximately
2.4 and 5.6 kilometers (1.5 and 3.5 mi.), respectively, east of the Forest Highway 58/
Route 281 intersection. This project has been designated Project NC PFH 58-1(1).
The proposed bridge at Sols Creek will span the stream and all construction will be
outside "Waters of the U.S." We understand that no Section 404 permit will be
required for this replacement. The proposed bridge at Charley Creek will also span the
stream and all construction for the permanent replacement bridge will be outside
"Waters of the U.S."
A requirement to maintain access across Charley Creek during construction has
resulted in the need to install a temporary culvert immediately upstream of the existing
bridge. The enclosed Section 404 Joint Form application is hereby submitted for the
temporary culvert stream crossing at Charley Creek. The proposed temporary culvert
crossing will be in use for approximately 1 year. Existing bridges and the temporary
culvert will be removed when construction is complete and the area stabilized with
vegetation.
The North Carolina State Historic Preservation Officer, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) were
contacted for comments. Copies of correspondence from these agencies are enclosed.
All eight conditions outlined in the NCWRC's memorandum of April 30, 1996, will be
incorporated into the design plans. The NCWRC's memorandum also indicated that the
environmental action (NEPA) include consideration of the installation and removal of
the proposed temporary detour road and culverts across Charley Creek during
construction.
The bridge replacements are required due to structural and alignment deficiencies in
the existing bridges and approach roads. The project is scheduled for advertisement in
early 1997. In accordance with FHWA pro d),dfes, a determination has been made
that the environmental action associated it these proposed Forest Highway 58
improvements will be a Categorical Exclu ' n (CE). The CE includes an assessment
of the effects of all aspects of this project, i udi . he temporary detour road and
culverts at Charley Creek.
The FHWA advertised in five different local newspapers for written public comments
and made project information available to the public in Sylva and Highlands,
North Carolina, during March and April 1996. No negative comments regarding the
proposed project were received.
One copy of the application package has been sent to Mr. David Yow, NCWRC;
Mr. David Brook, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer; and seven copies to
Mr. John Dorney, North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
Resources. We have requ@sted that these agencies forward their comments to you
within 30 days.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jim Sinnette, Environmental Planning
Engineer, at 703-285-0085.
Sincerely Yours,
Gary L. Klinedinst
Division Engineer
Enclosures
cc:
Mr. David Yow, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Asheville, NC, w/ enclosures
Mr. David Brook, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, Raleigh, NC, w/
enclosures
Mr. John Dorney, NC Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources,
Raleigh, NC, w/ enclosures
Mr. Jim Gilpin, Engineering and Mineral Staff Officer, Forest Service, Asheville, NC, w/
enclosures
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DEM ID:
ACTION ID: -
Nationwide Pennit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit N):
JOINT FORM FOR
Nationwide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
hJudimmide nermits that require application for Section 401 certification
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A Owners Narne: Gary L Kl inedinst, Division Enqineer
V2. Owners Address: Eastern Federal Lands Hiqhway Division, FHWA, 21400 Ridqetop Circle
ter inq, VA 20166
?3. Owners Phone Number (dome): (Work): 703 286 0081 _
\/-1. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number:
The EFLHD of the FHWA is designing and constructing the proposed bridge and _
approaches for the North Carolina Department of Transportation
? S. Location of work (MUST AITACI I MAP). County: Jackson County
Nearest Town or City: East Laport -
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): The Sol s Creek and Charley Creek bri does are
located approximately 2.4 and 5.6 kilometers(1.5'and 3.5 mi.) , respectively, east of
the Forest Hiqhway 58/ Route 281 intersection.
?6. Name of Closest Streani/River: Sol-, reek and Charley Creek
7. River Basin:
8. is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, IIQW, ORW, WS I, or WS 117 YES [x] NO [ I
? ). Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES [ ] NO [x]
If yes, explain.
? 10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.S., Including wetlands, located on project site:
No wetlands, .075 acres Only the temporary culvert crossing will b in contact with
" wat r QQf the J.5. during th? one year, construction period.
%/ 11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., ric?uding wetlands, impacted by ttne pro osed project:
Filled: 0.008 acres, no wetland, stream channel only
Drained: 0
Flooded: 0
Excavated: _Q
Total impacted: 0,008 acre-, of stream channel _
? 12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" x t V drawin son) ): See attached maps and plans
? 13. Purpose of proposed work: Replacement of existing substandard bridges, Temporary culverts
will be isstaSled and removed in acccordance with the recommendations of the NCWRC.
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be parried out i etian Is. Als , note m Muff taken to minimize wetland impacts. Both structures are def t ci ent anTwo not con?orm wi ate
road and bridge standards. They will be removed upon completion of proposed bridges. Will
cV?%?pp y wi cpn i ions r1j.ys ein attached e
15. Y0U are required to contact the S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) regarding the presence or any Federally listed or proposed for listing endangered or threatened species orcritical
habitat in the permit area that may be affected by the proposed project,. Have you done so? YES [K ] NO[
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RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
properties in die permit area which may be affected by the proposed project? Have you done so? YES [ x] NO[ ]
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
17. Additional information required by DEM:
A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, and !lakes on the property.
B. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project.
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of the
delineation line.
D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy.
E. What is land use of surrounding property? Recreation Hunting/Fishing
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? _ N/A
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Owner's Signature O AOTNoRIZED A66N7- Date
For Gary L. Klinedinst, Division Engineer
NORTH CAROLINA FOREST HIGHWAY
NC PFH 58-1(1)
REPLACEMENT OF SR 1756
BRIDGES OVER SOLS CREEK AND CHARLEY CREEK
NANTAHALA NATIONAL FOREST
JACKSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
PLANS PREPARED BY
U.S.DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
April 15, 1996

Mr. Gary L. Klinedinst -
Division Engineer
Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division -?
Federal Highway Administration
21400 Ridgetop Circle
Sterling, Virginia 20166-1655
Dear Mr. Klinedinst:
Subject: Proposed replacement of bridge number 225 over Sols Creek and bridge
number 76 over Charley Creek on Forest Highway 58 in the Nantahala
National Forest, Jackson County, North Carolina
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) received notice of the subject project on
March 28, 1996. Tile following comments are provided in accordance with the provisions
of Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543)
(Act).
According to the information provided, this project will involve replacing the existing
bridges over Sols Creek and Charley Creek on Forest Highway 58 in the Highlands Ranger
District of the Nantahala National Forest. The proposed new bridges will be concrete deck
structures approximately 26 feet long and 25 feet wide. Replacement structures will
completely span the stream channels and will not involve work in the streams. No
jurisdictional wetlands will be impacted during construction activities. The existing
bridges and the corresponding support structures will be removed after completion of the
replacement bridges. The purpose of the project is to replace structurally deficient bridges
that do not conform with state road and bridge standards.
The Service has reviewed its records and concurs with your determination that the project
will not affect federally listed or proposed endangered or threatened species. In view of
this, we believe the requirements of Section 7(c) of the Act are fulfilled. However,
obligations under Section 7 of the Act must be reconsidered if: (1) new information
reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect listed species or critical habitat in a

manner not previously considered, (2) this action is subsequently modified in a manner
that was not considered in this review, or (3) a new species is listed or a critical habitat is
determined that may be affected by the identified action. The Service would appreciate
receiving a copy of the biological evaluation prepared by the U.S. Forest Service for this
project.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of further assistance. In any future
correspondence concerning this project, please reference our Log Number 4-2-96-062.
Sincerely,
PAL
Brian P. Cole
Field Supervisor
cc:
Mr. Bob Jolulson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Field Office, 151 Patton
Avenue, Room 143, Asheville, NC 28801-5006
NEWSPAPER NOTIFICATION
POST OFFICE POSTING
DIRECT MAILING NOTIFICATION
FOREST HIGHWAY 58
NORTH CAROLINA ROUTE 1756
Jackson County
PROPOSED HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT
Prouosed Project:
The Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division of the Federal Highway Administration in
cooperation with the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the U.S. Forest Service is
preparing plans for proposed highway improvements to Forest Highway 58. Improvements to
Forest Highway 58 will include replacement of the existing Sols Creek Bridge (No. 225) and the
Charley Creek Bridge (No. 76) and reconstruction of a short section of the approach roadway at
both bridges. The Sols Creek Bridge is located sd ocaapproximately 1.5 ed5 miles north of the Route
281 intersection. The Charley Creek Bridge approximately
1756-281 intersection.
Plan Review:
Information concerning the proposal is available at the North Carolina Department of
Transportation, Sylva Division Office located on NC Route 116, 0.2 mile west of the NC Route
107/116 intersection in Sylva, NC and at the US Forest Service, Highlands Ranger District Office
located at 2010 Flat Mountain Road, Highlands, NC 28741. Telephone inquires concerning the
plans and the proposed work should be made to Mr. Tim Sinnette, Environmental Planning
Engineer, Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division at [phone].
Detours:
The proposed construction will require the closure of the existing Sols Creek bridge for
approximately 10 months. Traffic will
be detoured over Neie Mountain Road The Charley Creek Bridge will remain open to
during the time the Sols Creek Bridge is closed.
all through traffic except truck and trailers. Phased construction
buses to the alternating Creek Bridge will
reduce traffic movements for passenger vehicles one-way
pattern controlled by individual vehicles yielding to oncoming traffic. Truck and trailer traffic
may utilize Forest Highway 58 (Route 1756) east of the Charley Creek Bridge to Route 215 then
south to Route 281.'
Written Reauest:
You may request that a public information meeting be held by sending a writt en request to Mr.
Gary Klinedinst, Division Engineer, Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division, Federal Highway
Administration, 21400 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling, VA 20166 on or before April 29, 1996.
Further Notice:
If a request for a public information meeting is received and a meeting scheduled, notice of time
and place of the meeting will be posted and noticed in the local newspaper.
Federal Highway Administration
Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division
[phone]
Project NC PFH 58-1(1)
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05-08-96

ADDITIONAL
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW COMMENTS
MAILED TO: FROM:
FED HWY ADMIN/USDA FOREST SERV MRS. CHRYS BAGGETT
GARY KLINEDINST DIRECTOR
21400 RIDGETOP CIRCLE N C STATE CLEARINGHOUSE
STERLING, VA 20166-1655
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
DIRECT FEDERAL DEVELOPMENT - PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING
SOLS CREEK BRIDGE AND CHARLEY CREEK BRIDGE IN THE NANTAHALA
NAT'L: FOREST
SAI NO 96E00000618 PROGRAM TITLE - DIR. FED. DEV.
THE ABOVE PROJECT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE NORTH CAROLINA

INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS. AS A RESULT OF THE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
IS SUBMITTED: ( ) NO COMMENTS-WERE RECEIVED
( X) COMMENTS ATTACHED
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SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? PLEASE CALL THIS OFFICE [phone].

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DEPARTMENT OF!ADMINISTRATION
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RALEIGH NCRTH CAROLINA 27603-80
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 0 _
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
"CO: Melba McGee, Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
De?,t,??f )?nvironment, Health, & Natural Resources
FROM: David Yow District 9 Habitat Biologist
Ilabitat Conservation Program
DATE: April 30, 1996
SUBJECT: Categorical Exclusion and request for comments, USDA Forest Service/Federal
I-lighway Administration/North Carolina Department of Transportation proposed
replacement of bridge numbers 225 (Sots Creek) and 76 (Charley Creek), Forest
Highway 58 (NC SR 1756), Highlands Ranger District, Nantahala National
Forest, Jackson County, North Carolina, Project NC PFH 58-1(1), OLIA Project
No. 96-0618.
This memorandum responds to a request from the project sponsors for our concerns
regarding impacts on fish and wildlife resources resulting from the subject project. The N. C.
Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has reviewed the proposed project, and our
comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act
(42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(c)) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16
U.S.C. 661-667d).
The proposed work involves replacement of two obsolete bridges with spanning structures at
existing location. We prefer this alternative to other construction alternatives, and we do not
object to the proposed project alternative.
However, we have received supplementary information from the project sponsors that the
Charley Creek bridge will require a temporary crossing of the stream to allow school bus travel
during construction. Because this modification will require fill in trout waters and represents a
considerable change in short-term project impacts, we ask that the project sponsors prepare an
addendum to the Categorical Exclusion to incorporate the temporary stream crossing into the
project description.
Because the project will involve placement of fill in waters of the U. S., and because trout
waters are involved, the NCWRC will review the Nationwide 404 permit for the Charley Creek
crossing. We ask that the project sponsors attach a copy of the Categorical Exclusion document.
with the addendum describing fill activities in trout waters, to the 404 application for this project,
and that copies of application materials be provided to the NCWRC for review at the time of
permitting. We anticipate that the following 404 pen-nit conditions will be recommended:
96-0618 Memo Page 2 April 30, 1996
l . All work involving clearing, grading, or filling of waters associated with installation
or removal of the temporary crossing of Charley Creek must occur between April 15
and October 15 to avoid impacts on downstream trout populations. If bridge
construction cannot be completed within this window, the temporary crossing should
be left in place until the following April. All disturbed soils must be stabilized by
October 15 and remain in a stable condition until April 15.
2. No excavation of the stream channel or banks of Charley Creek occur during
installation of the temporary crossing. Fill materials should include only washed
angular stone, with finer stone fill contained by filter cloth. Clay or soil fill should
not be used in the stream crossing or on approach grades within 25 feet of the
stream. Culvert pipes should not be embedded in the stream bottom, and existing
stream bottom materials should be left in place.
3. Existing shrub vegetation in the area of the temporary crossing should not be
grubbed. Root stock should be left in place to stabilize soils and allow regrowth
following construction.
4. During removal of the temporary crossing, mechanized excavation of fill materials
should avoid disturbance of the underlying stream bottom and stream banks. This
may require hand removal of a portion of the angular stone fill.
5. All disturbed soils must be re-seeded and/or stabilized with mulch immediately
following construction on each site of disturbance.
6. Stringent erosion control measures must be implemented and maintained throughout
construction.
7. Shrub vegetation on the banks of Charley Creek must be restored following removal
of the temporary crossing.
8. No direct contact between freshly poured concrete and stream waters should occur
during construction. The contractors should be specifically instructed not to allow
cleanout of concrete trucks into surface waters.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input in the early planning stages for this project.
If I can further assist %our office, please contact me at [phone].
cc: Joffi-ey Brooks, District 9 Wildlife Biologist
Micky Clemmons, District 9 Fisheries Biologist
Randy Wilson, Nongame/Endangered Species Section Manager
Jack Van Dop, Federal Highway Administration
Jeanne Riley, USDA Forest Service, Nantahala National Forest
David Baker, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Janice Nicholls, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Eric Galamb, Water Quality Planning, Division of Environmental Management, DEI-INR
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State of North Carolina rN
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Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resource, y.?
Division of Land Resources c,? 4 1996
James G. Martin, Govemor PROJECT PJMXW COMM S; Ch dner
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary 1
Project Number: F6 -I6 "o6l p? 4 County: ` vTA-CrSOti
Project Name:
Geodetic Survey
This project will impact geodetic survey markers. N.:C. Geodetic
Survey should be'contacted prior*to construction at P.O. Box. 27687,
Raleigh, N.C. 27611 [phone]. Intentional destruction of a
geodetic monument is a violation of N.C. General Statute 102-4.
t. This project will have no impact on geodetic survey markers.
Other (comments attached)
For more information contact the Geodetic Survey office at [phone].
C-- lG'? `err.
Reviewer
Erosion and Sedimentation Control
No comment
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Pl? This projecit will require approval of an erosion and sedimentation
control plan prior to beginning any land-'disturbing activity if more
than one (1) acre will be disturbed.
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If an environmental document is required to satisfy Environmental
Policy Act (SEPA) requirements, the document must be submitted as part
of the erosion and sedimentation control plan.
i? If any portion of the project is located within a High Quality Water
Zone (HQW), as classified by the Division of Environmental Management,
increased design standards for sediment and erosion control will apply.
The erosion and sedimentation control plan required for this project
should be prepared by the Department of Transportation under the
erosion control program delegation to the Division of Highways from the
North Carolina Sedimentation Control Commission.
Other (comments attached)
For more information contact the Land Quality Section at [phone].
Reviewer
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Date
P.O. Box 27687 • Melgh. N.C. 27611-7687 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunlty AlFrmadve Acdon Employer
T State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Reviewing Office:
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW - PROJECT COMMENTS Project N//umber:// Due Date:
After review of this project it has been determined that the EHNR permit(s) and/or approvals indicated may need to be obtained in
order for this project to comply with North Carolina Law. . .
Questions regarding these permits should be addressed to the Regional Office indicated on the reverse of the form.
All applications, information and guidelines relative to these plans and permits are available from the same [Normal Process
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PERMITS SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS (statutory time
limit)
Permit to construct b operate wastewater treatment Application 90 days before begin construction or award of 30 days
facilities, sewer system extensions, b sewer construction contracts On-site Inspection. Post-application
systems not discharging into state surface waters. technical conference usual (90 days)
NPDES - permit to discharge into surface water and/or Application 180 days before begin activity. On-site inspection. 90-120 days
permit to operate and construct wastewater facilities Pre-application conference usual. Additionally, obtain permit to
discharging into state surface waters. construct wastewater treatment facility-granted after NPDES Reply (NIA)
time. 30 days after receipt of plans or issue of NPDES
permit-whichever is later.
30 days
Water Use Permit Pre-application technical conference usually necessary
INIA)
7 days
Well Construction Permit Complete application must be received and permit issued
prior to the installation of a well.
(15 days)
Application copy must be served on each adjacent riparian property 55 days
Dredge and Fill Permit owner. On-site inspection. Pre-application conference usual. Filling
may require Easement to Fill from N.C. Department of (90 days)
Administration and Federal Dredge and Fill Permit.
Permit to construct 8 operate Air Pollution Abatement 60 days
facilities and/or Emission Sources as per 15A NCAC 21H.06 NIA (90 days)
Any open burning associated with subject proposal
must be in compliance with 15A NCAC 2D.0520.
Demolition or renovations of structures containing
asbestos material must be in compliance with 15A 60 days
NCAC 20.0525 which requires notification and removal NIA
prior to demolition. Contact Asbestos Control Group
919.733.0820 (9^ da: s,
Complex Source Permit required under 15A NCAC 2D.0800.
The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 must be properly addressed for any land disturbing activity. An erosion b sedimentatio
control plan will be required if one or more acres to be disturbed. Plan filed with proper Regional Office (Land Ouality Sect.) at least 30 20 days
days before be innin activity. A fe of S30 for the first acre and $20.00 for each additional acre or art must accompany the plan 30 days)
The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 must be addressed with respect to the referrenced Local Ordinance: (30 days)
On-site inspection usual. Surety bond filed with EHNR. Bond amount
Mining Permit varies with type mine and number of acres of affected land. Any area 30 days
mined greater than one acre must be permited. The appropriate bond (60 days)
must be received before the permit can be issued.
North Carolina Burning permit On-site inspection by N.C. Division Forest Resources if permit 1 day
exceeds 4 days (NIA)
Special Ground Clearance Burning Permit - 22 On-site inspection by N.D. Division Forest Resources required "if more 1 day
counties in coastal N.C. with organic soils than five acres of ground clearing activities are involved. Inspections (N/A)
should be requested at least ten days before actual burn is planned."
90.120 days
Oil Refining Facilities NIA IN/A)
If permit required, application 60 days before begin construction.
Applicant must hire N.C. qualified engineer to: prepare plans. 30 days
Dam Safety Permit inspect construction, certify construction is according to EHNR approv-
ed plans. May also require permit under mosquito control program. And (60 days)
a 404 permit from Corps of Engineers. An inspection of site is neces-
sary to verify Hazard Classification. A minimum fee of $200.00 must ac•
company the application. An additional processing fee based on a
percentage or the total project cost will be required upon completion
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Legislative & Intergovernmental Affairs
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Henry M. Lancaster II, Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Chrys Baggett
State Clearinghouse
FROM: Melba McGeeAU
Environmental Review Coordinator
eDEHNR
RE: 96-0618 Categorical Exclusion Bridge Replacement Numbers 225 and 76,
Highlands Ranger District, Jackson County
DATE: May 6, 1996
The Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources has reviewed
the proposed information. The attached comments are for your consideration.
Thank you for the opportunity to review.
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Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
MEMORANDUM
To: Melba McGee
Through: John Deal g\W
From: Eric Gal'ari lb?
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Subject: Document for Bridge Repl'r
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EHNR # 96-0618, DEM #
The subject.dpcUment fts been review(
Environmental Management (DEM) is re
Water Quality. Certification for activitiess i
wetlands. The. subject project will not ih,
following comments are based on the do
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by this office. The Division of
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act wetlands nor waters directly. The
iment review:
A) DE.M requests'thet the project sp nsor strictly adhere to North Carolina
r.agul.atiorrs.entit(ed,: "Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" (15A NCAC
046 ,0024) throughout design ari construction for this project in the area that
drains to Charley Creek (WS 111 i OW classification) and Sols Creek (classified
WS III TO due:10 their water supp y, high quality water and trout classifications.
B) DEM requests that weep holes n 1t be installed in the replacement bridges in
order to prevent 'sediment and otter pollutants from entering the body of water.
If this is not completely possible,l weep holes should not be installed directly
over water. f
The project sponsor`is reminded that tHi
water quality concerns are satisfied. Qi
be directed to Eric` Galarnb (733-1786) ?i
Sciences Branch,
cc: Asheville COE
Monica Swihart
forestbr.ea
April 11, 1996
401 Certification could be denied unless
astions regarding the 401 Certification should
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW COMMENTS
MAILED TO: FROM:
FED HWY ADMIN/USDA FOREST SERV MRS. CHRYS BAGGETT
GARY KLINEDINST DIRECTOR
21400 RIDGETOP CIRCLE N C STATE CLEARINGHOUSE
STERLING9 VA 20166-1655
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
DIRECT FEDERAL DEVELOPMENT - PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING
SOLS CREEK BRIDGE AND CHARLEY CREEK BRIDGE IN THE NANTAHALA
NATL. FOREST
SAT NO 96E00000618 PROGRAM TITLE - DIR. FED. DEV.
THE ABOVE PROJECT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE NORTH CAROLINA
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS. AS A RESULT OF THE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
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Legislative Affairs -
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Henry Lancaster, Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Chrys Baggett
State Clearinghouse
FROM: Melba McGee 101--l
Project Review Coordinator
The Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources has completed its review.
Our regional office within the geographic area of the proposed project has identified permits that
may be required prior to project construction. For more information, the project applicant should
notify the respective regional office marked on the back of the attached permit form.
Thank you for the opportunity to review.
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All applications, information and guidelines relative to these plans and permits are available from the same Normal Process
Regional Office. T„t„
After review of this project it has been determined that the EHNR permit(s) and/or approvals indicated may need to be obtained in
order for this project to comply with North Carolina Law.
Questions re ardin these ermits should be addressed to the Regional Office indicated on the reverse of the form
/statutory time
PERMITS SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS limit)
Permit to construct & operate wastewater treatment Application 90 days before begin construction or award of 30 days
facilities, sewer system extensions, & sewer construction contracts On-site inspection. Post-application
systems not discharging into state surface waters. technical conference usual (90 days)
NPDES - permit to discharge into surface water and/or Application 180 days before begin activity. On-site inspection. 90-120 days
permit to operate and construct wastewater facilities Pre-application conference usual. Additionally. obtain permit to
discharging into state surface waters. construct wastewater treatment facility-granted after NPDES Reply (NIA)
time, 30 days after receipt of plans or issue of NPDES
permit-whichever is later.
30 days
Water Use Permit Pre-application technical conference usually necessary
(N/A)
7 days
Well Construction Permit Complete application must be received and permit issued
prior to the installation of a well. (15 days)
Application copy must be served on each adjacent riparian property 55 days
Dredge and Fill Permit owner. On-site inspection. Pre-application conference usual. Filling
may require Easement to Fill from N.C. Department of (90 days)
Administration and Federal Dredge and Fill Permit.
Permit to construct & operate Air Pollution Abatement 60 days
facilities and/or Emission Sources as per 15A NCAC 21H.06 NIA (90 days)
Any open burning associated with subject proposal
must be in compliance with 15A NCAC 2D.0520.
Demolition or renovations of structures containing
asbestos material must be in compliance with 15A 60 days
NCAC 2D.0525 which requires notification and removal NIA
prior to demolition. Contact Asbestos Control Group
919.733.0820. (90 days)
Complex Source Permit required under 15A NCAC 2D.0800.
The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 must be properly addressed for any land disturbing activity. An erosion & sedimentatio
control plan will be required if one or more acres to be disturbed. Plan filed with proper Regional Office (Land Quality Sect.) at least 30 20 days
days before be innin activity. A fee of $30 for the first acre and $20.00 for each additional acre or art must accompany the plan 30 days)
The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 must be addressed with respect to the referrenced Local Ordinance: (30 days)
On-site inspection usual. Surety bond filed with EHNR. Bond amount
Mining Permit varies with type mine and number of acres of affected land. Any area 30 days
mined greater than one acre must be permited. The appropriate bond (60 days)
must be received before the permit can be issued.
North Carolina Burning permit On-site inspection by N.C. Division Forest Resources if permit 1 day
exceeds 4 days (N/A)
Special Ground Clearance Burning Permit - 22 On-site inspection by N.D. Division Forest Resources required "if more 1 day
counties in coastal N.C. with organic soils than five acres of ground clearing activities are involved. Inspections (N/A)
should be requested at least ten days before actual burn is planned."
90.120 days
Oil Refining Facilities N/A (N/A)
If permit required, application 60 days before begin construction.
Applicant must hire N.C. qualified engineer to: prepare plans. 30 days
Dam Safety Permit Inspect construction, certify construction is according to EHNR approv•
ed plans. May also require permit under mosquito control program. And (60 days)
a 404 permit from Corps of Engineers. An inspection of site is neces-
sary to verity Hazard Classification. A minimum fee of $200.00 must ac.
company the application. An additional processing fee based on a
percentage or the total project cost will be required upon completion.
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Hunt Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
April 19, 1996
MEMORANDUM
TO: Chrys Baggett
State Clearinghouse
FROM: David Brook
Deputy State Historic Preservation Off cer
SUBJECT: Replace Sol's Creek Bridge and Charley Creek
Bridge on SR 1756 (Forest Highway 58), Jackson
County, 96-E-0000-0618
Division of Archives and History
Jeffrey J. Crow, Director
We have received information concerning the above project from the State
Clearinghouse.
We have conducted a search of our files and are aware of no structures of
historical or architectural importance located within the planning area.
We look forward to reviewing the heritage resources survey that has been prepared
by the U.S. Forest Service for this project.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations
for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental
review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
DB:slw
109 East Jones Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807 1229
DENI 113: { k , ACTION ID: -
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit N):
JOINT FORM FOR
Nationwide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
wadinnwide nermits that require application for Section 401 certification
PLEASE PRINT.
?1. Owners Naine: Gary L Kl inedinst, Division Engineer
?2. Owners Address: Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division, FHWA, 21400 Ridqetop Circle
VA 20166
ter Sling,
?3. Owners Phone Number (Ilome); (Work): 703
V-1. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number.
The EFLHD of the FHWA is designing and constructing4the proposed bridge and _
approaches for the North Carolina Department of-Transportation.
? 5. Location of work (MUST AITACII MAP). County: Jackson County -
Nearest Town or City: East Laport -
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): The Sol s Creek and Charl ey Creek bri does are
located approximately 2.4 and 5.6 kilometers(1.5'and 3.5 mi.) , respectively, east of
the Forest Hiqhway 58/ Route 281 intersection.
?6. Name of Closest Stream/River: -W c Crank and f harl av rraPk
7. River Basin:
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, IiQW, ORW, WS 1, or WS 117 YES [x] NO ( J
? 9. have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES [ ] NO [x]
If yes, explain.
? 10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.S., Including wetlands, located on project site:
No wetlands, .075 acres Only the temporary culvert crossing will b in contact with
w t r ppf the U.S during the one year construction period.
? 11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., ?nc?uding wetlands, impacted by j le proposed project:
Filled: 0.008 acres, no wetland, stream channel only
Drained: 0
Flooded: 0
Excavated:
Total Impacted: 0 008 acres of stream channel
? 12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" X t V drawings only): See attached maps and plans
? 13. Purpose of proposed work: Replacement of existing substandard bridges, Temporary culverts
will be fastalled and removed in acccordance with the recommendations of the NCWRC.
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carved out i edands. Als note m sur s
taken to minimize wetland impacts. Both structures are deficient an?' `o not con?8rm wi i sate
road and bridge standards. They will be removed upon completion of proposed bridqes. Will
c??p y w? cQn i ions r?gt?es in attached letters ana?mora of the NCW
15. Yob are required to contact tine U S. Fis and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) regarding the presence or any Federally listed or proposed for listing endangered or threatened species or critical
habitat in the permit area that may be affected by the proposed project. Have you done so? YES (K ] NO[
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project? Have you done so? YES [ xJ NO[
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RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
17. Additional information required by DEM:
A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property.
B. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project.
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of the
delineation line.
D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy.
E. What is land use of surrounding Property?Recreation Hunting/Fi shin_g
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? N/A
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Owner's Signature o AuTNoR IZEO A66NT Date
For Gary L. Klinedinst, Division Enqineer
NORTH CAROLINA FOREST HIGHWAY
NC PFH 58-1(1)
REPLACEMENT OF SR 1756
BRIDGES OVER SOLS CREEK AND CHARLEY CREEK
NANTAHALA NATIONAL FOREST
JACKSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
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FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
April 15, 1996
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Mr. Gary L. Klinedinst
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Division Engineer -;
Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division -
Federal Highway Administration
21400 Ridgetop Circle
Sterling, Virginia 20166-1655
Dear Mr. Klinedinst:
Subject: Proposed replacement of bridge number 225 over Sots Creek and bridge
number 76 over Charley Creek on Forest Highway 58 in the Nantahala
National Forest, Jackson County, North Carolina
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) received notice of the subject project on
March 28, 1996. The following comments are provided in accordance with the provisions
of Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543)
(Act).
According to the information provided, this project will involve replacing the existing
bridges over Sots Creek and Charley Creek on Forest Highway 58 in the Highlands Ranger
District of the Nantahala National Forest. The proposed new bridges will be concrete deck
structures approximately 26 feet long and 25 feet wide. Replacement structures will
completely span the stream channels and will not involve work in the streams. No
jurisdictional wetlands will be impacted during construction activities. The existing
bridges and the corresponding support structures will be removed after completion of the
replacement bridges. The purpose of the project is to replace structurally deficient bridges
that do not conform with state road and bridge standards.
The Service has reviewed its records and concurs with your determination that the project
will not affect federally listed or proposed endangered or threatened species. In view of
this, we believe the requirements of Section 7(c) of the Act are fulfilled. However,
obligations under Section 7 of the Act must be reconsidered if: (1) new information
reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect listed species or critical habitat in a

manner not previously considered, (2) this action is subsequently modified in a manner
that was not considered in this review, or (3) a new species is listed or a critical habitat is
determined that may be affected by the identified action. The Service would appreciate
receiving a copy of the biological evaluation prepared by the U.S. Forest Service for this
project.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of further assistance. In any future
correspondence concerning this project, please reference our Log Number 4-2-96-062.
Sincerely,

Brian P. Cole
Field Supervisor
cc:
Mr. Bob Johnson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Field Office, 151 Patton
Avenue, Room 143, Asheville, NC 28801-5006
NEWSPAPER NOTIFICATION
POST OFFICE POSTING
DIRECT MAILING NOTIFICATION
FOREST HIGHWAY 58
NORTH CAROLINA ROUTE 1756
Jackson County
PROPOSED HIGHWAY INViPROVEMENT
Pmoosed Proiect:
The Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division of the Federal Highway Administration in
cooperation with the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the U. S. Forest Service is
preparing plans for proposed highway improvements to Forest Highway 58. Improvements to
Forest Highway 58 will include replacement of the existing Sots Creek Bridge (No. 225) and the
Charley Creek Bridge (No. 76) and reconstruction of a short section of the approach roadway at
both bridges. The Sots Creek Bridge is located approximately 1.5 miles north of the Route 1756-
281 intersection. The Charley Creek Bridge is located approximately 3.5 miles north of the Route
1756-281 intersection.
Plan Review:
Information concerning the proposal located on NC Route1 16, 0.2amile west of the NC Route
Transportation, Sylva Division Office
107/116 intersection in Sylva, NC and at the US Forest Service, Highlands Ranger District Office
located at 2010 Flat Mountain Road, Highlands, NC 28741. Telephone inquires concerning the
plans and the proposed work should be made to Mr. Tim Sinnette, Environmental Planning
Engineer, Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division at [phone].
Detours:
The proposed construction will require the closure of the existing Sots Creek bridge for
approximately 10 months. Traffic will be detoured over Neddie Mountain Road (Route 1757)
during the time the Sots Creek Bridge trailers. Phased construction of the Charley Creek Bridge will
all through traffic except truck an
reduce traffic movements for passenger vehicles and school buses to an alternating one-way
pattern controlled by individual vehicles yielding to oncoming traffic. Truck and trailer traffic
may utilize Forest Highway 58 (Route 1756) east of the Charley Creek Bridge to Route 215 then
south to Route 281.'
Written Reauest:
You may request that a public information meeting be held by sending a written request to Mr.
Gary Klinedinst, Division Engineer, Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division, Federal Highway
Administration, 21400 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling, VA 20166 on or before April 29, 1996.
Further Notice:
If a request for a public information meeting is received and a meeting scheduled, notice of time
and place of the meeting will be posted and noticed in the local newspaper.
Federal Highway Administration
Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division
[phone]
Project NC PFH 58-1(1)
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ADDITIONAL
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW COMMENTS
MAILED TO: FROM:
FED HWY ADMIN/USDA FOREST SERV MRS. CHRYS BAGGETT
GARY KLINEDINST DIRECTOR
21400 RIDGETOP CIRCLE N C STATE CLEARINGHOUSE
STERLINGt VA 20166-1655
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
DIRECT FEDERAL DEVELOPMENT - PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING
SOLS CREEK BRIDGE AND CHARLEY CREEK BRIDGE IN THE NANTAHALA
NAT'L: FOREST
SAT NO 96E00000618 PROGRAM TITLE - DIR. FED. DEV.
THE ABOVE PROJECT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE NORTH CAROLINA

INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS. AS A RESULT OF THE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
IS SUBMITTED: ( ) NO COMMENTS'WERE RECEIVED
( X ) COMMENTS ATTACHED
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512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Melba McGee, Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
Dent, gf J?nvironment, Health, & Natural Resources
FROM: David Yow District 9 Habitat Biologist
Habitat Conservation Program
DACE: April 30, 1996
SUBJECT: Categorical Exclusion and request for comments, USDA Forest Service/Federal
Highway Administration/North Carolina Department of Transportation proposed
replacement of bridge numbers 225 (Sols Creek) and 76 (Charley Creek), Forest
Highway 58 (NC SR 1756), Highlands Ranger District, Nantahala National
Forest, Jackson County, North Carolina, Project NC PFH 58-1(1), OLIA Project
No. 96-0618.
This memorandum responds to a request from the project sponsors for our concerns
regarding impacts on fish and wildlife resources resulting from the subject project. The N. C.
Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has reviewed the proposed project, and our
comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act
(42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(c)) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16
U.S.C. 661-667d).
The proposed work involves replacement of two obsolete bridges with spanning structures at
existing location. We prefer this alternative to other construction alternatives, and we do not
object to the proposed project alternative.
However, we have received supplementary information from the project sponsors that the
Charley Creek bridge will require a temporary crossing of the stream to allow school bus travel
during construction. Because this modification will require fill in trout waters and represents a
considerable change in short-term project impacts, we ask that the project sponsors prepare an
addendum to the Categorical Exclusion to incorporate the temporary stream crossing into the
project description.
Because the project will involve placement of fill in waters of the U. S., and because trout
waters are involved, the NCWRC will review the Nationwide 404 permit for the Charley Creek
crossing. We ask that the project sponsors attach a copy of the Categorical Exclusion document,
with the addendum describing fill activities in trout waters, to the 404 application for this project,
and that copies of application materials be provided to the NCWRC for review at the time of
permitting. We anticipate that the following 404 permit conditions will be recommended:
96-0618 Memo Page 2 April 30, 1996
1. All work involving clearing, grading, or filling of waters associated with installation
or removal of the temporary crossing of Charley Creek must occur between April 15
and October 15 to avoid impacts on downstream trout populations. If bridge
construction cannot be completed within this window, the temporary crossing should
be left in place until the following April. All disturbed soils must be stabilized by
October 15 and remain in a stable condition until April 15.
2. No excavation of the stream channel or banks of Charley Creek occur during
installation of the temporary crossing. Fill materials should include only washed
angular stone, with finer stone fill contained by filter cloth. Clay or soil fill should
not be used in the stream crossing or on approach grades within 25 feet of the
stream. Culvert pipes should not be embedded in the stream bottom, and existing
stream bottom materials should be left in place.
3. Existing shrub vegetation in the area of the temporary crossing should not be
grubbed. Root stock should be left in place to stabilize soils and allow regrowth
following construction.
4. During removal of the temporary crossing, mechanized excavation of (ill materials
should avoid disturbance of the underlying stream bottom and stream banks. This
may require hand removal of a portion of the angular stone fill.
5. All disturbed soils must be re-seeded and/or stabilized with mulch immediately
following construction on each site of disturbance.
6. Stringent erosion control measures must be implemented and maintained throughout
construction.
7. Shrub vegetation on the banks of Charley Creek must be restored following removal
of the temporary crossing.
8. No direct contact between freshly poured concrete and stream waters should occur
during construction. The contractors should be specifically instructed not to allow
cleanout of concrete trucks into surface waters.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input in the early planning stages for this project.
If I can further assist %our office, please contact me at [phone].
cc: Joffrey Brooks, District 9 Wildlife Biologist
Micky Clemmons, District 9 Fisheries Biologist
Randy Wilson, Nongame/Endangered Species Section Manager
Jack Van Dop, Federal Highway Administration
Jeanne Riley, USDA Forest Service, Nantahala National Forest
David Baker, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Janice Nicholls, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Eric Galamb, Water Quality Planning, Division of Environmental Management, DEFINR
State of North Carolina j;w?
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Division of Land Resources 1900
James G. Martin, Govemor PROJECT REVIEW COMONTS Ch dner
Wlillam W. Cobey, Jr., 5etretary
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Project Name:
Geodetic Survey
This project will impact geodetic survey markers. N..C. Geodetic
Survey should be'contacted prior to construction at P.O. Box 27687,
..Raleigh, N.C. 27611 [phone]. Intentional destruction of a
geodetic monument is a violation of N.C. General Statute 102-4.
t.,This project will have no impact on geodetic survey markers.
Other (comments attached)
For more information contact the Geodetic Survey office at [phone].
Reviewer Date
Erosion and Sedimentation Control
No comment
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This projeclt will require approval of an erosion and sedimentation
control plan prior to beginning any land=disturbing activity if more
than one (1) acre will be disturbed.
If an environmental document is required to satisfy Environmental
Policy Act (SEPA) requirements, the document must be submitted as part
of the erosion and sedimentation control plan.
If any portion of the project is located within a High Quality Water
Zone (HQW), as classified by the Division of Environmental Management,
increased design standards for sediment and erosion control will apply.
The erosion and sedimentation control plan required for this project
should be prepared by the Department of Transportation under the
erosion control program delegation to the Division of Highways from the
North Carolina Sedimentation Control Commission.
Other (comments attached)
For more information contact the Land Quality Section at [phone].
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Reviewer Date
P.O. Box 27687 • Melgh. N.C. 27611-7687 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Atfirmattve Action Employer
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Reviewing Orrice:
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW - PROJECT COMMENTS Project Number: Due Date:
96-0611W
After review of this project it has been determined that the EHNR permit(s) and/or approvals indicated may need to be obtained in
order for this project to comply with North Carolina Law.
Questions regarding these permits should be addressed to the Regional Office indicated on the reverse of the form.
All applications, information and guidelines relative to these plans and permits are available from the same [Normal Process
Reninnal Office. To-
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PERMITS SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS limit)
Permit to construct & operate wastewater treatment Application 90 days before begin construction or award of 30 days
facilities, sewer system extensions. b sewer construction contracts On-site inspection. Post-application
systems not discharging into state surface waters. technical conference usual (90 days)
NPDES - permit to discharge into surface water and/or Application 180 days before begin activity. On-site inspection. 90.120 days
permit to operate and construct wastewater facilities Pre-application conference usual. Additionally. obtain permit to
discharging into state surface waters construct wastewater treatment facility-granted after NPDES Reply (NIA)
time, 30 days after receipt of plans or issue of NPDES
permit-whichever is later.
30 days
Water Use Permit Pre-application technical conference usually necessary
(N/A)
7 days
Well Construction Permit Complete application must be received and permit issued
prior to the installation of a well.
(15 days)
Application copy must be served on each adjacent riparian property 55 days
Dredge and Fill Permit owner. On-site inspection. Pre-application conference usual. Filling
may require Easement to Fill from N.C. Department of (90 days)
Administration and Federal Dredge and Fill Permit.
Permit to construct & operate Air Pollution Abatement 60 days
facilities and/or Emission Sources as per 15A NCAC 21H.06 NIA (90 days)
Any open burning associated with subject proposal
must be in compliance with 15A NCAC 2D.0520.
Demolition or renovations of structures containing
asbestos material must be in compliance with 15A 60 days
NCAC 2D.0525 which requires notification and removal N/A
prior to demolition. Contact Asbestos Control Group
919-733.0820, (9'_' da: s .
Complex Source Permit required under 15A NCAC 2D.0800.
The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 must be properly addressed for any land disturbing activity. An erosion & sedimentatio
control plan will be required if one or more acres to be disturbed. Plan filed with proper Regional Office (Land Quality Sect.) at least 30 20 days
days before be innin activity. A fe of S30 for the first acre and $20.00 for each additional acre or art must accompany the plan 30 days)

The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 must be addressed with respect to the referrenced Local Ordinance: (30 days)
On-site inspection usual. Surety bond filed with EHNR. Bond amount
Mining Permit varies with type mine and number of acres of affected land. Any area 30 days
mined greater than one acre must be permiled. The appropriate bond (60 days)
must be received before the permit can be issued.
North Carolina Burning permit On-site inspection by N.C. Division Forest Resources if permit 1 day
exceeds 4 days (N/A)
Special Ground Clearance Burning Permit - 22 On-site inspection by N.D. Division Forest Resources required "if more t day
counties in coastal N.C. with organic soils than five acres Of ground clearing activities are involved. Inspections (NIA)
should be requested at least ten days before actual burn is planned."
90.120 days
Oil Refining Facilities NIA (NIA)
If permit required. application 60 days before begin construction.
Applicant must hire N.C. qualified engineer to: prepare plans. 30 days
Dam Safety Permit inspect construction, certify construction is according to EHNR approv.
ed plans. May also require permit under mosquito control program. And 160 days)
a 404 permit from Corps of Engineers. An inspection of site is neces.
sary to verify Hazard Classification. A minimum fee of 5200.00 must ac.
company the application. An additional processing fee based on a
percentage or the total project cost will be required upon completion
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• State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Legislative & Intergovernmental Affairs
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Henry M. Lancaster II, Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Chrys Baggett
State Clearinghouse
FROM: Melba McGee V
Environmental Review Coordinator
N?WA
DEHNR
RE: 96-0618 Categorical Exclusion Bridge Replacement Numbers 225 and 76,
Highlands Ranger District, Jackson County
DATE: May 6, 1996
The Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources has reviewed
the proposed information. The attached comments are for your consideration.
Thank you for the opportunity to review.
attachments

RECEIVED
MAY 1r...,
N.C. STATE CLEARINGHOUSE
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 2761 1-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post-consumer paper
State of North=Ccroljna
Departrrtent of Environment,
Health and Ndtural Resources
Divislon of. Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr-, Govemor
Jonathan B; Howes, Secretary i
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Directo
April,
MEMORANDUM
To: Melba McGee
Through: John Dorn
From: Eric Galar`b?
Subject: Document for, Bridge
Jackson County
11, 1996
WANEWMIF
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ments over Sols Creek and Charley Creek
EHNR # 96-0618, DEM #;111215
The subject. document has. been reviewe
Environmental:Managerrnent (DEM1 is re d by this office. The Division of
sponsible for the issuance of the Section 401
Water Quality Certification for activities(
wetlands. The. subject project will not im hich impact waters of the state including
pact wetlands nor waters directly. The
following comments are, based on the do cument review:
A) DE.M requests,tliet the project spo
regulations.entitfed,: "Design Stand nsor strictly adhere to North Carolina
ards in Sensitive Watersheds" (15A NCAC
04B ,0024)- throughout design art
drains to Charlej( Creek ( WS III construction for this project in the area that
QW classification) and Sols Creek (classified
WS III Tr) due,to their water supp y, high quality water and trout classifications.
B) DEM requests that weep holes n
order to prevernt'sediment and of t be installed in the replacement bridges in
er pollutants from entering the body of water.
If this is not completely possible, weep holes should not be installed directly
over water.
The project spon.sor`i,s reminded that ti
water quality concerns are satisfied. C
be directed to Eric.GiIa1 ir?b (733-1786)
Sciences Branch.
cc: Asheville COE
Monica Swihart
forestbr,ea
4.01 Certification could be denied unless
actions regarding the 401 Certification should
DEM's Water Quality Environmental
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh. North Carolina 27626.0535 T?lephone 919-733-7015 FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer +) 50% recycled/ 10% post-consumer papor
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NORTH CARCLINA ST CLEARINGHOUSE
FM208 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
116 WEST JONES STREET
RALEIGH NCRTH CAROLINA 27603-8003
04-26-96
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW COMMENTS
MAILED TO: FROM:
FED HWY ADMIN/USDA FOREST SERV MRS. CHRYS BAGGETT
GARY KLINEDINST DIRECTOR
21400 RIDGETOP CIRCLE N C STATE CLEARINGHOUSE
STERLING] VA 20166-1655
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
DIRECT FEDERAL DEVELOPMENT - PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING
SOLS CREEK BRIDGE AND CHARLEY CREEK BRIDGE IM THE NANTAHALA
NATL. FOREST
SAT NO 96E00000618 PROGRAM TITLE - DIR. FED. DEV.
THE ABOVE PROJECT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE NORTH CAROLINA
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS. AS A RESULT OF THE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
IS SUBMITTED: ( ) NO COMMENTS WERE RECEIVED
( X) COMMENTS ATTACHED
SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THIS OFFICE (919) 733-72329

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State of North Carolina Rt,
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources / • •
Legislative Affairs . - .
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Henry Lancaster, Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Chrys Baggett
State Clearinghouse
FROM: Melba McGee
Project Review Coordinator
The Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources has completed its review.
Our regional office within the geographic area of the proposed project has identified permits that
may be required prior to project construction. For more information, the project applicant should
notify the respective regional office marked on the back of the attached permit form.
Thank you for the opportunity to review.
attachments

P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 276117687 Telephone [phone]
An Equd Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 1 o% post-consumer
State of North Carolina
ng Office:
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Fevii
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW - PROJECT COMMENTS Project Number: Due Date:
yr.-C&
After review of this project it has been determined that the EHNR permit(s) and/or approvals indicated may need to be obtained in
order for this project to comply with North Carolina Law.
Ouestions regarding these permits should be addressed to the Regional Office indicated on the reverse of the form.
All applications, information and guidelines relative to these plans and permits are available from the same Normal Process
Regional Office. Time
(statutory time
PERMITS SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS limit)
Permit to construct & operate wastewater treatment Application 90 days before begin construction or award of 30 days
facilities, sewer system extensions. & sewer construction contracts On-site inspection. Post-application
systems not discharging into state surface waters. technical conference usual (90 days)
NPDES - permit to discharge into surface water and/or Application 180 days before begin activity. On-site inspection. 90-120 days

? permit to operate and construct wastewater facilities Pre-application conference usual. Additionally. obtain permit to
NIA
discharging into state surface waters construct wastewater treatment facility-granted after NPDES Reply )
(
time, 30 days after receipt of plans or issue of NPDES
permit-whichever is later.
30 days
? Water Use Permit Pre-application technical conference usually necessary
A
N
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)
(
7 days
? Well Construction Permit Complete application must be received and permit issued
prior to the installation of a well.
(15 (jays)
Application copy must be served on each adjacent riparian property 55 days
? Dredge and Fill Permit owner. On-site inspection. Pre-application conference usual. Filling
may require Easement to Fill from N.C. Department of (90 days)
Administration and Federal Dredge and Fill Permit.

? Permit to construct & operate Air Pollution Abatement
CAC 21H
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NIA 60 days
(90 days)
.
facilities and/or Emission Sources as per 15A N
Any open burning associated with subject proposal
must be in compliance with 15A NCAC 2D.0520.

Demolition or renovations of structures containing
asbestos material must be in compliance with 15A 60 days
? NCAC 2D.0525 which requires notification and removal N/A
prior to demolition. Contact Asbestos Control Group
919.733.0820. (90 days)
? Complex Source Permit required under 15A NCAC 2D.0800.
The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 must be properly addressed for any land disturbing activity. An erosion & sedimentatio
control plan will be required if one or more acres to be disturbed. Plan filed with proper Regional Office (Land Quality Sect.) at least 30 20 days
days before beginning activity. A fee of $30 for the first acre and $20.00 for each additional acre or art must accompany the plan 30 days)
? The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 must be addressed with respect to the referrenced Local Ordinance: (30 days)
On-site inspection usual. Surety bond filed with EHNR. Bond amount
? Mining Permit varies with type mine and number of acres of affected land. Any area 30 days
mined greater than one acre must be permited. The appropriate bond 160 days)
must be received before the permit can be issued.
? North Carolina Burning permit On-site inspection by N.C. Division Forest Resources if permit 1 day
exceeds 4 days (NIA)
Special Ground Clearance Burning Permit - 22 On-site inspection by N.D. Division Forest Resources required "if more 1 day
? counties in coastal N.C. with organic soils than five acres of ground clearing activities are Involved. Inspections (NIA)
should be requested at least ten days before actual burn is planned."

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N/A 90.120 days
NIA
Oil Refining Facilities )
(
If permit required, application 60 days before begin construction.
Applicant must hire N.C. qualified engineer to: prepare plans. 30 days
? Dam Safety Permit inspect construction, certify construction is according to EHNR approv-
ed plans. May also require permit under mosquito control program. And (60 days)
a 404 permit from Corps of Engineers. An inspection of site is neces-
sary to verify Hazard Classification. A minimum fee of 5200.00 must ac.
company the application. An additional processing fee based on a
percentage or the total project cost will be required upon completion.
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Hunt Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
April 19, 1996
MEMORANDUM
TO: Chrys Baggett State Clearinghouse
FROM: David Brook &4?
Deputy State Historic Preservation O cer
SUBJECT: Replace Sol's Creek Bridge and Charley Creek
Bridge on SR 1756 (Forest Highway 58), Jackson
County, 96-E-0000-0618
Division of Archives and History
Jeffrey J. Crow, Director
We have received information concerning the above project from the State
Clearinghouse.
We have conducted a search of our files and are aware of no structures of
historical or architectural importance located within the planning area.
We look forward to reviewing the heritage resources survey that has been prepared
by the U.S. Forest Service for this project.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations
for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental
review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
DB:slw
109 East Jones Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807 ??V